This is one of the most interesting posts I've read - thank you!
The topic of variable layering of least dense materials closest to the driver to most dense materials at the internal cup surface for reducing reflections has been discussed on this forum, but not in as much detail as you described in your post. Dynamat and other materials have been tried on the internal cup surface and covered with less dense materials including open cell acoustic foam, cotton, fiberglass, etc., with consequent reduction of cup volume that may affect the sound. Several people, myself included, have tried Dynamat in the cups with a covering of Paxmate or similar acoustic foam. I did not hear any difference compared to Paxmate, alone. I don't remember if anyone else posted their impressions with this configuration. Armaegis pointed out that Dynamat may add mass loading to the cup if placed on the internal cup surface but would not result in reducing reflections because its constrained layer is not against the cup surface and is essentially mounted backwards from its intended design. (Armaegis: correct me if I am mistaken about what you said.) This got me to thinking about how to better (?) make use of Dynamat. On BMF 5 and 6 mod configurations, I removed the dust cover and its adhesive residue from the ear side of the baffle surrounding the driver. Next, I placed Dynamat on the exposed plastic surface surrounding the drivers. To diminish reflections from the metallic-looking Dynamat constrained layer, I covered it with self-adhesive felt.
After reading your post, I am now going to place AcoustiPack Lite in the cup bottoms (not the sides) to take advantage of its constrained layer (most dense layer the greatest distance from the back of the drivers). Next, on top of the AcoustiPack I am going to add 1 layer of Paxmate (not the sides) to take advantage of its (I presume) less dense and greater quantity of open cell foam in closer proximity to the back of the drivers. Everything else in my "Less Is More" and "Transpore 1.5" mods will remain the same, as described in post 4513 a few pages back, including 1/2 of one medium cotton ball loosely teased and placed between the Paxmate and the back of the driver - the least dense material closest to the back of the driver.
BTW, would you describe "bass rings?"
